Saitek Expert Travel Chess manual Playing Levels, Game Memory, Setting a Playing Level

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the time you are taking for your move to think ahead and plan its own strategies. It tries to guess the move you are likely to make, and then calculates its responses for that particular move while you are still thinking. If the computer has guessed right, there’s no reason for it to keep on calculating—it immediately plays the move it has already found.

To disable this feature, turn on the Easy Mode option, as described in Section 5.2.

2.9 Game Memory

Press GO/STOP at any time to interrupt a game. Play is then sus- pended, and the computer stores your current game in memory (up to 50 individual moves). When you switch back on again, you can continue right where you left off!

3. THE PLAYING LEVELS

Your chess computer offers 64 different levels of play. When you set the level, keep in mind that when the computer has more time to think about its moves, it becomes stronger and plays better—just like a human chess player! For an overview of all the levels, refer to the Level Chart. The levels are also described individually in this section.

Setting a Playing Level

See ÒUSE THIS CHART TO SELECT A PLAYING LEVEL!Ó for an illustrated look at how to set a level and a chart showing all the levels at a glance.

There are two methods of setting levels—by using the game keys or pressing the board squares. Whichever method you use, always press LEVEL first to enter Level Mode, and the computer will display the current playing level. When you enter Level Mode the first time, the computer is set on Normal Playing Level A4 (with an average response time of five seconds a move), and the display shows L 0:05.

¥To select a level by using game keys: After entering Level Mode by pressing LEVEL, change levels one at a time by using the BLACK/+ and WHITE/Ð keys. As a shortcut, press LEVEL repeat- edly to skip over eight levels at a time. When the display shows your desired level, press ENTER to enter your new level into the

computer and exit Level Mode.

¥To select a level by pressing board squares: As shown in the Level Chart, each of the 64 squares corresponds to one level. After entering Level Mode by pressing LEVEL, take a chess piece and press the desired square to activate a level, using the chart as a guide. When you press down on your chosen square and that level shows in the display, press ENTER to enter your new level into the computer and exit Level Mode. Note that when making your selec- tion via the board squares, pressing CLEAR has the same effect as pressing ENTER—it enters your level into the computer.

¥To verify the level without changing it: If you press LEVEL to verify the level but you don’t want to actually change levels, press CLEAR. This returns you to normal play without changing the level or clock settings, even while the computer is thinking.

Other important points to remember regarding levels:

Changing the level always resets the chess clocks.

We don’t recommend changing levels while the computer is think- ing, since the clock is reset and the current search is aborted. If you must do this, first press ENTER to abort the computer’s search, and make its move on the board. Then, take back the computer’s move and change the level. Finally, press ENTER to make the computer start thinking on the new level.

3.1Normal Playing Levels (Squares A1-B7)

LEVEL

TIME PER MOVE

DISPLAY

A1

1 second

L

0:01

A2

2 seconds

L

0:02

A3

3 seconds

L

0:03

A4

5 seconds

L

0:05

A5

10 seconds

L

0:10

A6

15 seconds

L

0:15

A7

20 seconds

L

0:20

A8

30 seconds

L

0:30

B1

45 seconds

L

0:45

B2

1 minute

L

1:00

B3

1.5 minutes

L

1:30

B4

2 minutes

L

2:00

B5

3 minutes

L

3:00

B6

5 minutes

L

5:00

B7

10 minutes

L10:00

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Contents Expert Travel Chess Quick Start Keys and Features Letõs GET Started Table of ContentsIntroduction Ready to Play? HereÕs How to Move Making the Computerõs MoveAN Example Now ItÕs the ComputerÕs TurnMore Features to Explore Need Help Choosing a LEVEL? Some Tips for YOUCheck, Mate, and Draw Interrupting the ComputerÕs SearchChanging Sides with the Computer Built-In OpeningsSetting a Playing Level Playing LevelsGame Memory Normal Playing Levels Squares A1-B7USE this Chart to Select Tournament Levels Squares C1-C8 Infinite Level Square B8No time limit 99999 Info Mode Watch the Computer Think Mate Search Levels Squares F1-F8Training Levels Squares G1-G8 Self-Adaptive Weak Levels Squares H1-H8Principal Variation Info Mode AT a GlanceUsing Info Mode Options for FUN and Variety Auto Answer Mode Square A1 On+Auto Off-Auto Silent Mode Square C1 On+SIL Off-SILCoach Mode Square D1 On+Coch Off-Coch Sound with Keypress Square B1 On+SNd Off-SNdBasics of Option Mode Hereõs HOW Playing Black from BOTTOM? Hereõs the Position Randomize Play Square C2 On+rand Off-rand Book On/Off Square D2 On+book Off-bookFull Book Square E2 On+bkFL Off-bkFL Passive Book Square F2 On+bkPa Off-bkPaVERIFYING/SETTING UP Positions Changing and Setting Up PositionsBronstein Clock Options Square A4 Verifying PositionsTRY OUT Position Mode Itõs Easy to Verify PiecesCare and Maintenance Technical SpecificationsTechnical Details ACL FunctionFCC Compliance and Advisory Statement Conditions of WarrantyInformation for Customers in the United States Troubleshooting Guide Symptoms Possible Causes Action to TakeSchnellstart NEW GameFigurenaufbewahrungsfach Auf der Unterseite des ¥ WHITE/Ð und BLACK/+ Tasten Mit diesen Tasten könnenInhalt EinleitungLOS GEHT«S INFO-MODUS Beobachten UND Lernen Info-Modus anwendenComputerzug AUSF†HREN Hier Sehen SIE EIN Beispiel Spielbereit? So ziehen SieNun ist der Computer am Zug Spiel zu Ende? Auf ein NeuesMehr Funktionen Entdecken Zu einfach/schwierig? €ndern Sie die SpielstufeWer ist am Zug? PrŸfen Sie das Display Spezielle SchachzŸgeDIE Spielstufen Normale Stufen Felder A1-B7 Analysestufe Feld B8Kein Zeitlimit 99999 Turnierstufen Felder C1-C8Mattsuchstufen Felder F1-F8 Trainingsstufen Felder G1-G8Nutzen SIE Diese †BERSICHT INFO-MODUS Beobachten UND Lernen Adaptive Stufen Felder H1-H8Info-Modus anwenden HauptvariantenINFO-MODUS AUF Einen Blick Wie wŠre es mit einem Hinweis? Einfach fragenOptionen F†R Spielspass UND Vielfalt Optionen auswŠhlenAutomatische Antwort Feld A1 An+Auto Aus-Auto Sound bei Zugeingabe Feld B1 An+SNd Aus-SNdDAS Wichtigste DES OPTIONS-MODUS SO Gehtõs Schwarz VON Unten SPIELEN? Achten SIE AUF DIE Grundstellung Einfacher Modus Feld B2 An+EAsy Aus-EASy Zufallsauswahl Feld C2 An+rand Aus-randBibliothek An/Aus Feld D2 An+book Aus-book VollstŠndige Bibliothek Feld E2 An+bkFL Aus-bkFLPositionen PR†FEN/AUFBAUEN Bronstein Modus Feld A4Siehe auch „ ES IST EINFACH, Positionen ZU PR†FEN!Ò Siehe auch ãTESTEN SIE DEN POSITIONS-MODUSÒFiguren. Mit Clear können Sie den Modus Technische Angaben Die ACL-FunktionPflege und Wartung Technische SpezifikationenPROBLEML…SUNGEN Symptome …GLICHE Ursachen …SUNGENMise EN Route Rapide Touches ET Fonctions COMMEN‚ONS En premier, installez les PilesIndex Maintenant cÕest ˆ lÕOrdinateur de Jouer Jouer LE Coup DE Lõordinateur UN ExemplePrt ˆ jouer? Voici comment bouger Dõautres Caracteristiques a Explorer Trop Facile? Difficile? Changez de niveauCÕest ˆ qui de jouer? VŽrifiez lÕŽcran Coups SpŽciaux dÕEchecsChangement de Camp avec lÕOrdinateur Echec, Mat et NulInterruption de la Recherche de lÕOrdinateur LES Niveaux DE JEU Ouvertures IncorporŽesRŽflŽchir pendant le Temps de lÕAdversaire MŽmoire du JeuUtilisez CE Shema Pour Choisir UN Niveau DE JEU Niveaux de Jeu Normal Cases A1-B7 Niveau Infini Case B8Pas de limite de temps 99999 Niveaux Tournoi Cases C1-C8Niveaux dÕEntranement Cases G1-G8 Niveaux Blitz Cases D1-D8Niveaux de Recherche de Mat Cases F1-F8 Niveaux Auto-Adaptables Faibles Cases H1-H8 Mode Info Observer Lõordinateur Pendant Quõil PenseUtilisation du Mode Info Mode Info Dõun Coup Dõoeil Variation PrincipaleSŽlection des Options de Jeu Options Pour LE Divertissement ET LA VarieteVoulez-vous un tuyau? Il suffit de demander Options du Mode dÕOpŽration Cases A1-H1 Mode Silencieux Case C1 Activée+SIL Désactivée -SILJouer les Blanches depuis le Haut Case G1 Jouer LES Noirs a Partir DU BAS? Voici LA PositionPendule Tic Tac Case E1 Activée+tic Désactivée -tic LES Bases DU Mode Option Voici Comment Faire Avec/Sans Bibliothque Case D2 Activée+book Désactivée -book Mode de Jeu AlŽatoire Case C2 Activée+rand Désactivée -randLa Recherche SŽlective Case A2 Activée+SEL Désactivée -SEL Options dÕAlternance de lÕEcran Cases A3-H3 Les Options de Pendule Bronstein Case A4Changement et Mise en Place de Positions Verifier ET Mettre EN Place DES PositionsVŽrifier les Positions Essayez LE Mode Position Entretien et Maintenance Details TechniquesLa fonction ACL SpŽcificitŽs TechniquesEnter Comienzo Rapido Pulse GO/STOP ENCENDER/APAGARTeclas Y Caracteristicas Niveles DE Juego Fijar un Nivel de Juego IndiceIntroduccion Ejecutar LA Jugada DEL Ordenador UN Ejemplo Ápara EmpezarPrimero, instale las Pilas/adaptador AC/DC Opcional ÀListo para jugar? ÁAqu’ est‡ c-mo moverÀDemasiado f‡cil/dif’cil? Cambie de nivel ÀCambio de opini-n? RetrocesoÀPartida acabada? Por quŽ no jugar otra vez MAS Caracteristicas Para Explorar ÀA quiŽn le toca jugar? Compruebe la pantallaJugadas de Ajedrez Especiales Jaque, Mate y TablasLOS Niveles DE Juego Niveles de Juego Normal Casillas A1-B7 Nivel Infinito Casilla B8No límite detiempo 99999 Niveles de Torneo Casillas C1-C8Niveles de Diversi-n Casillas E1-E8 Niveles de Bœsqueda de Mate Casillas F1-F8Áutilice ESE Diagrama Para Modo Info Mire EL Ordenador Mientras Piensa Niveles de Entrenamiento Casillas G1-G8Niveles DŽbiles Auto-Adaptables Casillas H1-H8 Utilizando el Modo InfoVariaci-n Principal Informaci-n sobre BœsquedaOpciones Para Diversion Y Variedad Informaci-n sobre el Reloj de AjedrezContador de Jugadas/Jugadas por Partida ÀQuiere una pista? ÁNo tiene m‡s que pedirlaModo de Entrenamiento Casilla D1 Sonido con Pulso de Tecla Casilla B1Modo Silencioso Casilla C1 Apagado Autom‡tico Casilla H1 Activada+aPd Desactivada-aPd Àjugar LAS Negras POR ABAJO? Áaqui Esta LA PosicionReloj Tic Tac Casilla E1 Activada+tic Desactivada-tic DE LO Esencial DEL Modo DE Opcion Aqui Tiene ÒEL Comoó Mode Sencillo Casilla B2 Activada+EAsy Desactivada-EASy Juego Aleatorio Casilla C2 Activada+rand Desactivada-randLibro ON/OFF Casilla D2 Activada+book Desactivada-book Libro Completo Casilla E2 Activada+bkFL Desactivada-bkFLOpciones de Reloj Bronstein Casilla A4 ÁES Facil Comprobar Piezas Verificar Y Colocar PosicionesVerificar Posiciones Cambiar y Colocar PosicionesPruebe LOS Modos DE Posiciones Detalles TecnicosLa funci-n ACL Cuidado y MantenimientoEspecificaciones TŽcnicas Guia DE Soluciones DE Problemas Sintomas Causas Posibles LO QUE HacerSnelle Start ¥ Schaakstuk Symbool Toetsen Gebruikt in Verifieer en ¥ WHITE/Ð en BLACK/+ Toetsen Indrukken om de niveau’sInhoudsopgave InleidingLaten WE Beginnen Ten Eerste, Zet BatterijenNu Is de Computer aan Zet EEN ZET VAN DE Computer Uitvoeren EEN VoorbeeldKlaar om te Beginnen? Zo Doet U een Zet Meer TE Ontdekken Kenmerken Van Gedachten Veranderd? Neem TerugWie is aan Zet? Controleer de Display Bijzondere ZettenMet de Computer van Kleur Verwisselen Schaak, Mat en RemiseStopzetten van het Zoeken van de Computer DE Spelniveauõs Ingebouwde OpeningenDenken in de Tijd van de Tegenstander PartijgeheugenGebruik Deze Tabel OM EEN Spelniveau TE Kiezen Gewone SpelniveauÕs Velden A1-B7 Oneindig Niveau Veld B8Geen tijdslimiet 99999 Toernooi NiveauÕs Velden C1-C8Snelschaak NiveauÕs Velden D1-D8 Pret NiveauÕs Velden E1-E8Mat Zoeken NiveauÕs Velden F1-F8 Onderricht NiveauÕs Velden G1-G8Info Modus ZIE HOE DE Computer Denkt Zelf-Aanpassende Zwakke NiveauÕs Velden H1-H8Gebruik van de Info Modus Voornaamste VariantenSchaakklok Informatie Info Modus in EEN OogwenkZoek Informatie Opties Voor Plezier EN Afwisseling Zettentelling/Partij ZettenWilt U een Tip? Vraag Maar Het kiezen van Partij OptiesX1 = Werking Modus Auto Coach Mode Square D1 Aan+Coch Uit-Coch Automatisch-Antwoord Modus Veld A1 Aan+Auto Uit-AutoGeluid bij Toetsindruk Veld B1 Aan+SNd Uit-SNd Stille Modus Veld C1 Aan+SIL Uit-SILTikkende Klok Veld E1 Aan+tic Uit-tic Aftellende Klok Veld F1 Aan+cdn Uit-cdnSpeel Wit van Boven Veld G1 Aan+toP Uit-toP Automatisch Uitzetten Veld H1 Aan+aPd Uit-aPdMakkelijk Modus Veld B2 Aan+EAsy Uit-EASy Willekeurig Spel Veld C2 Aan+rand Uit-randBoek Aan/Uit Veld D2 Aan+book Uit-book Volledig Boek Veld E2 Aan+bkFL Uit-bkFLOpstellingen Verifi‘ren VERIFIEREN/OPZETTEN VAN StellingenBronstein Klok Opties Veld A4 HET is Makkelijk DE Stukken TE Probeer DE Opstelling Modus Bordstellingen Veranderen en OpzettenTechnische Bijzonderheden De ACL FunctieVerzorging en Onderhoud Technische GegevensSymptomen Mogelijke Oorzaken WAT U Moet Doen Probleemoplossingsgids

Expert Travel Chess specifications

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